Hi everyone! So, here's a question that may have crossed your mind before: Why is a baker's dozen 13, not 12? It's an odd phrase we often use, but where did it come from?
The term 'baker's dozen' dates back to medieval England. At that time, there were strict laws that punished bakers for shorting customers with undersized loaves. As a safeguard, bakers began adding an extra loaf to every dozen, just to make sure they wouldn't get into trouble.
So, a baker's dozen became 13 - twelve that you paid for, and one for good measure! Isn't history fascinating?
That's it for today's fun fact! Stay tuned and stay curious, folks! See you in the next video!
